OpenAI to Add 200 More Jobs in Dublin, Taking New Roles to 450
OpenAI will create 200 more jobs at its EU headquarters in Dublin, including engineers for a new Applied AI Lab, bringing new Irish roles to at least 450.
EuropeIn brief
- OpenAI will create 200 additional jobs in Ireland, on top of 250 roles announced in July 2026.
- That brings new roles to at least 450; OpenAI currently employs over 120 people in Ireland.
- A new Applied AI Lab in Dublin will hire forward deployed engineers, solutions engineers and privacy engineers.
- The EU headquarters moves to the Tropical Fruit Warehouse in Dublin from December 2026.
| Country | Europe |
|---|---|
| Organization | OpenAI |
| Official source | IDA Ireland – OpenAI announces 200 additional jobs ✓ idaireland.com |
OpenAI will create 200 more jobs in Ireland, the company and IDA Ireland announced on 12 October 2026. The new roles add to 250 jobs announced in July, meaning OpenAI plans at least 450 new roles in the country. It currently employs over 120 people there.
The news was announced during the International AI Summit in Ireland.
Key facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| New jobs announced | 200 |
| Earlier announcement (July 2026) | 250 |
| Total new roles | At least 450 |
| Current Irish staff | 120+ |
| Location | EU headquarters, Dublin |
| New office | Tropical Fruit Warehouse, from December 2026 |
Which roles are being filled
Many of the jobs will be in a new Applied AI Lab in Dublin, which helps businesses put AI to work. Roles include:
| Area | Example roles |
|---|---|
| Applied AI Lab | Forward deployed engineers, solutions engineers, privacy engineers |
| Commercial | Sales (go-to-market) roles |
| Customer | User operations roles |
More than jobs
OpenAI also announced support for Ireland's wider tech scene:
- A "Founder Cafe" with Dogpatch Labs to train about 150 start-up founders in ChatGPT, Codex and the API
- SME Academy events around Ireland, starting in Cork in November 2026
- Continued backing for the Patch programme for young builders aged 16 to 21
Ireland's government welcomed the investment as a sign of confidence in the country's talent and economy.
How to apply
OpenAI lists all open positions on its official careers page at openai.com/careers. Filter by location to see roles in Dublin.
What it means for job seekers
- Strong engineers are the main target. Experience building software for customers, working with APIs, or in data privacy will stand out.
- Not only coders. Sales and user operations roles are open too, especially for people with tech or SaaS experience.
- Show real AI work. A portfolio of projects using AI tools or APIs is more convincing than a list of courses.
- Europe-based applicants: EU citizens can work in Ireland without a permit, which makes Dublin one of Europe's most accessible tech hubs.
Frequently asked questions
How many jobs is OpenAI creating in Ireland?
200 more jobs, adding to 250 announced in July 2026, for at least 450 new roles in total.
What jobs is OpenAI hiring for in Dublin?
Technical roles in the Applied AI Lab, such as forward deployed, solutions and privacy engineers, plus sales and user operations roles.
Where is OpenAI's Dublin office?
OpenAI's EU headquarters is in Dublin and will move to the Tropical Fruit Warehouse from December 2026.
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